Samsung Duos B5722 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Duos B5722 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/24/2013 2:35 PM, updated: 6/17/2019 9:09 PM

Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X Samsung Duos B5722 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Nokia 9290 Communicator Compare Samsung Duos B5722 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Duos B5722

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Samsung Duos B5722	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator
+30MB14 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16MB (2MB available)
+Until 8GB microSD63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128MB MMC
+105 grams (3.68 ounces)132% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+14.4 millimeters (0.57 inches)88% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+260 thousand64 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster	vs	2G HSCSD
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
240x320 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+149 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+4.5"61% Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use
1200 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

6 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

proprietary audio output

HTML, XHTML / WAP, HTML

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Change model
Model	Duos B5722	9290 Communicator
Other model names	Samsung B5722 Duos, GT-B5722, GT-B5722C	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2009	6/1/2001
Depth	14.4 millimeters (0.57 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	54.9 x 104 millimeters (2.16 x 4.09 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	105 grams (3.68 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset	32bit	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory	feature not registered	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	30MB	16MB (2MB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	CSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	Not supported
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	Not supported
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	8 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Dark Brown, Elegant Pink • Samsung TouchWiz Lite v1.0 • DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine) Java framework	• Colors: Gray • MMC 16MB card included • Serial connection with cable owner • Infrared port • Video player • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Duos B5722	Nokia 9290 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.685W/kg (head)	feature not registered